Binsar & Jageshwar travel guide: best time, things to do, how to reach

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About Binsar & Jageshwar

An offbeat forest sanctuary above Almora with a Zero Point view of the Himalaya, and Jageshwar’s 125 stone temples in a deodar grove nearby.

Binsar Zero Point
2 h · ₹150 entry
Binsar Zero Point is a scenic viewpoint inside the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand. Reached via a gentle forest walk, it features a viewing tower that offers sweeping vistas of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the forest trail
Binsar Forest Trails
3 h · Free
Binsar Forest Trails offer peaceful birding walks amidst dense oak and rhododendron forests in Uttarakhand. It is a great place to explore nature on foot and spot various bird species.
Jageshwar Temples
2 h · Free
Jageshwar Temples is a protected Hindu pilgrimage town featuring 125 stone temples from the 7th–12th centuries. Managed by the Archaeological Survey of India, the valley includes clusters of structural temples mostly built in the North Indian Nagara style and dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Shakti goddesses.
Tip: Dress modestly as this is an active Hindu pilgrimage site
Kasar Devi
1 h · Free
Kasar Devi is a ridge temple in Binsar and Jageshwar, Uttarakhand. It is widely known as the historic Hippie Hill, where many seekers and artists gathered over the decades.
Almora Bazaar
1 h · Free
Almora Bazaar is a traditional stone-paved market located in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand. Visitors can explore the bustling shops to find local sweets and authentic copperware.
Tip: Interact with local shopkeepers to learn about traditional Kumaoni crafts.

Inside the sanctuary
₹2,500–8,000
KMVN rest house and forest lodges (limited power).
Almora
₹1,200–3,000
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